Dental Crowns & Bridges

What You Should Know About Crowns and Fixed Bridges

If you’re living with old dental crowns and bridges, talk to Dr. Cutbirth, Waco dentist, today about some of the newer options now available to replace your worn dental work. Modern dental crowns and bridges are often metal-free, look much more similar to your real teeth, and won’t cause surrounding teeth to erode. And you’ll be amazed at how quickly Dr. Cutbirth can fit you with a new dental bridge or crown!

An Introduction to Porcelain Crowns and Bridges

A dental crown is a cap that is placed over an affected tooth, completely covering it and fitting snugly at the gum line. Dental crowns are typically used when damage to the tooth is extensive and a filling isn’t possible. Dr. Cutbirth uses porcelain crowns made of a porcelain dental material, which look very much like your normal teeth.

When you’re missing one or more teeth, Dr. Cutbirth may suggest using a bridge to fill in the gap. These dental bridges are actually porcelain restorations that are affixed permanently and cannot be removed.

Use of Dental Crowns in Cosmetic Dentistry

When a tooth is severely damaged and cannot hold a filling, Dr. Cutbirth may recommend a restoration that covers the entire tooth—a dental crown. Crowns can also be used in a fixed bridge that’s used to fill in the gap between missing teeth. When you’re fitted with a new crown or a fixed bridge, you’ll likely be astonished at how attractive and natural-looking the porcelain material is. Modern dentistry has come a long way from the metal fillings of decades ago!

Deciding Whether a Crown is Right for You

A dental crown is important for two reasons. The first is its appearance and how much it improves the overall appearance of your smile. The second, equally important reason is much more practical: because a crown is the same shape and size of your original tooth, it will ensure that you bite is properly aligned and that your remaining natural teeth won’t shift position in the future.

Dental Crown Material

Dr. Cutbirth prefers to use crowns that are made of either porcelain or gold. Our porcelain crowns are formed over a base made of metal, and that base fits securely over the top of the natural tooth. We’re careful to choose a color of porcelain that matches the shade of your normal teeth so closely it will be virtually impossible to tell them apart. The end result is a beautiful smile!

Some crowns are made entirely of ceramic material. These also look very similar to natural teeth, and they’ve been shown to be quite sturdy. You may decide that a gold crown is right for you if you prefer the distinctive appearance of gold. Dr. Cutbirth, Waco dentist, will provide you with all the information you need to decide which type of crown is best for you.

Caring for Your Dental Crown

You’ll care for your dental crown in exactly the same way you care for your natural teeth—by brushing twice a day and flossing at least once a day. You should also remember how important it is to have your teeth professionally cleaned on a regular basis, along with a thorough dental checkup. Once you have a dental crown fitted, it will last for many, many years!

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What Our Patients Say

I would most definitely recommend Dr. Cutbirth to anyone. The professionalism and care that not only he, but his entire staff have, is phenomenal. No hassles at all. He also has what I like to call the “magic touch.” Never have I had so little discomfort at a dentist. Even the injections didn’t hurt! This guy really knows his business. 5 stars!

2017-05-02T12:59:12+00:00

I would most definitely recommend Dr. Cutbirth to anyone. The professionalism and care that not only he, but his entire staff have, is phenomenal. No hassles at all. He also has what I like to call the “magic touch.” Never have I had so little discomfort at a dentist. Even the injections didn’t hurt! This guy really knows his business. 5 stars!

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I’ll admit that I’m not the most careful person when it comes to oral hygiene, but I do brush and use mouthwash regularly, so I was surprised when I found out I had 3 cavities…I got ready to hear a “sales pitch” about all the different dental treatments I was going to need and how much it was going to cost… But that’s not the kind of dentist that Dr. Cutbirth is. He really wants to help his patients take care of their teeth.

2017-05-02T12:59:00+00:00

I’ll admit that I’m not the most careful person when it comes to oral hygiene, but I do brush and use mouthwash regularly, so I was surprised when I found out I had 3 cavities…I got ready to hear a “sales pitch” about all the different dental treatments I was going to need and how much it was going to cost… But that’s not the kind of dentist that Dr. Cutbirth is. He really wants to help his patients take care of their teeth.

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I’ve always been embarrassed by my smile. My parents didn’t have a lot of money when I was growing up, so dental care was not on their priority list. I went to see Dr. Cutbirth and was expecting to be told that it would take years to fix my teeth and that it would also be very painful. Not at all. Dr. Cutbirth patiently went over with me all the points that needed to be addressed and gave me an accurate estimation of how long it would take to handle.

2017-05-02T12:58:22+00:00

I’ve always been embarrassed by my smile. My parents didn’t have a lot of money when I was growing up, so dental care was not on their priority list. I went to see Dr. Cutbirth and was expecting to be told that it would take years to fix my teeth and that it would also be very painful. Not at all. Dr. Cutbirth patiently went over with me all the points that needed to be addressed and gave me an accurate estimation of how long it would take to handle.

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Dr. Cutbirth is by far the best dentist I have ever visited. Somehow he manages to do his work without causing any discomfort to the patient. He and his staff are very friendly and I feel very “at home” in his office. The work he does is great too! I am very pleased with my experience with him.

2016-05-20T18:09:44+00:00

Dr. Cutbirth is by far the best dentist I have ever visited. Somehow he manages to do his work without causing any discomfort to the patient. He and his staff are very friendly and I feel very “at home” in his office. The work he does is great too! I am very pleased with my experience with him.

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To anyone afraid of visiting a dentist: Go see Dr. Cutbirth! I was scared of the dentist too. Scared of the pain and discomfort usually involved with dental procedures. Dr. Cutbirth worked on my teeth and I never felt a thing! He even did my root canal! He is like a dental magician because I don’t know how he does it.

2017-05-02T12:58:48+00:00

To anyone afraid of visiting a dentist: Go see Dr. Cutbirth! I was scared of the dentist too. Scared of the pain and discomfort usually involved with dental procedures. Dr. Cutbirth worked on my teeth and I never felt a thing! He even did my root canal! He is like a dental magician because I don’t know how he does it.

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My husband has never really been a person to go to the dentist. He had a bad experience when he was young and never went back. I expected him to come back complaining about the visit and saying that he would never go again. Quite the opposite. He was telling me how I was right, and how it wasn’t bad at all. Thank-you Dr. Cutbirth for giving him such great care!

2017-05-02T12:59:45+00:00

My husband has never really been a person to go to the dentist. He had a bad experience when he was young and never went back. I expected him to come back complaining about the visit and saying that he would never go again. Quite the opposite. He was telling me how I was right, and how it wasn’t bad at all. Thank-you Dr. Cutbirth for giving him such great care!

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I was always afraid of going to the dentist. I’ve heard horror stories from friends of mine about their experiences and this has always kept me away. I had a dental emergency one day and so I was forced to visit one. I’m so glad I found Dr. Cutbirth. The care he showed me was exceptional and the professionalism with which he worked was unmistakable…

2017-05-02T13:00:12+00:00

I was always afraid of going to the dentist. I’ve heard horror stories from friends of mine about their experiences and this has always kept me away. I had a dental emergency one day and so I was forced to visit one. I’m so glad I found Dr. Cutbirth. The care he showed me was exceptional and the professionalism with which he worked was unmistakable…

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I have had dental problems for most of my life. Lots of cavities and gum problems too. Tried lots of dentists and home remedies but nothing worked in the long-run. I went to see Dr. Cutbirth and he handled it all! He didn’t give me any unrealistic promises… Only a few months later, and my mouth is almost completely fixed! Best experience with a dentist ever!…

2017-05-02T12:59:33+00:00

I have had dental problems for most of my life. Lots of cavities and gum problems too. Tried lots of dentists and home remedies but nothing worked in the long-run. I went to see Dr. Cutbirth and he handled it all! He didn’t give me any unrealistic promises… Only a few months later, and my mouth is almost completely fixed! Best experience with a dentist ever!…

https://www.wacosedationdentist.com/blog/testimonials/1003/

Dental procedures used to scare the living daylights out of me. I’ve cried a few times while having my teeth worked on, and it’s embarrassing! A friend told me about Dr. Cutbirth and how I should give him a try. I reluctantly went and I am SOOOOOOO glad I did! He handled my cavities and I honestly didn’t feel anything. He explained everything each step of the way and I was calm the whole time. Great experience!

2017-05-02T12:58:08+00:00

Dental procedures used to scare the living daylights out of me. I’ve cried a few times while having my teeth worked on, and it’s embarrassing! A friend told me about Dr. Cutbirth and how I should give him a try. I reluctantly went and I am SOOOOOOO glad I did! He handled my cavities and I honestly didn’t feel anything. He explained everything each step of the way and I was calm the whole time. Great experience!

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Finding a good dentist is like finding a good mechanic. Once you have one, stick with him! Dr. Cutbirth is that dentist. Very professional staff, friendly service, expert care. I wouldn’t go to or recommend anyone else. I am very satisfied with my service. I would send anyone afraid of going to the dentist to him as he has the lightest touch I’ve ever experienced in dentistry.

2017-05-02T13:00:01+00:00

Finding a good dentist is like finding a good mechanic. Once you have one, stick with him! Dr. Cutbirth is that dentist. Very professional staff, friendly service, expert care. I wouldn’t go to or recommend anyone else. I am very satisfied with my service. I would send anyone afraid of going to the dentist to him as he has the lightest touch I’ve ever experienced in dentistry.

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Steven T. Cutbirth DDS

Waco dentist Steven T. Cutbirth DDS has built his practice around comprehensive dentistry. This includes exceptional restorative and cosmetic dentistry, TMJ treatment, sleep apnea treatment and general dentistry. He even offers sedation dentistry options such as conscious sedation and IV sedation to patients who prefer it. Visit from the Waco, Texas area including the communities of Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson and China Spring, TX. Call us today!https://www.wacosedationdentist.com

Waco dentist Steven T. Cutbirth DDS has built his practice around comprehensive dentistry. This includes exceptional restorative and cosmetic dentistry, TMJ treatment, sleep apnea treatment and general dentistry. He even offers sedation dentistry options such as conscious sedation and IV sedation to patients who prefer it. His patients come from all around the Waco, Texas area including the communities of Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson and China Spring, TX and zip codes 76708, 76710, and 76712.